10 Ultra-Rare Cars Only the World’s Elite GearHeads Will Ever See

5. McLaren F1 LM

The standard McLaren F1 was already a marvel—but the F1 LM dials every dial to eleven. Only five LM models were built, finished in brilliant Papaya Orange to honor McLaren’s Le Mans victory. These special cars dropped weight, stripped out some creature comforts, and boasted a naturally aspirated V12 that roared to 680 horsepower. Unlike hypercars obsessed with electronic aids, the F1 LM keeps things analog—no traction control and no tricks, just a raw, thrilling connection between driver and machine. The central driving position feels unique, and the car’s reputation for handling is legendary among the lucky few who’ve experienced it firsthand. For collectors and hardcore drivers alike, the F1 LM is pure distilled speed, wrapped in a shape that never goes out of style. When you talk about dream garages, this one’s always on the list—and not just for the orange paint.

6. Chrysler Turbine Car

Back in the early 1960s, Chrysler set out to bring jet-age technology to the masses, creating the futuristic Turbine Car. Fifty-five prototypes rolled off the line, each powered by a turbine engine that ran on everything from diesel to perfume—and sounded like a fighter jet revving up for takeoff. Only nine survive today, most sitting in museums or private collections, rarely allowed to run. The car’s copper-bronze body and unique styling scream “space-age optimism,” and driving one is like piloting a piece of science fiction. Even among vintage American collectors, spotting a Turbine Car is a legendary experience; nearly all were scrapped after the program ended, making the survivors some of the rarest Detroit metal ever. The Turbine Car reminds us how bold (and wild) automakers were in chasing the future—and how sometimes, a great idea is special precisely because it stayed a dream.